Chalakagra
Chalakagra (छलकाग्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Foremost in divine stratagem; chief of sacred ruses”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chalakagra (छलकाग्र) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Foremost in divine stratagem; chief of sacred ruses”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Chalakagra (छलकाग्र, IAST: Chalakāgra) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Foremost in divine stratagem; chief of sacred ruses”. From chala (stratagem, clever movement) and agra (foremost), this name honors Vishnu as the supreme master of divine illusion and the sacred cosmic strategies by which He upholds dharma.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Chala refers to stratagem, feint, or skillful maneuvering — not in a deceitful moral sense but in the cosmic-divine sense of Vishnu's māyā-wielding power by which He outmaneuvers the forces of adharma. Agra adds the meaning of chief or foremost. Together, Chalakāgra celebrates Vishnu's unrivaled mastery in employing divine means — such as the Vāmana avatāra's three strides — to restore cosmic balance and protect the righteous.
This epithet is uncommon in everyday naming and reflects a subtle theological dimension of Vishnu's creative divine play; pronounced CHA-la-kaa-gra, it is best appreciated in its devotional context rather than as a standalone personal name.
Scriptural source
Chalakagra appears in the Vishnu Sahasranama, among the sacred names of Vishnu.
Astrology — nakshatra, rashi & numerology
By the standard Vedic correspondence between a name’s first syllable and the lunar mansion, Chalakagra aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena rashi (Moon sign). Its Chaldean name-number is 4.
Chalakagra — Name Facts
- Meaning
- Foremost in divine stratagem; chief of sacred ruses
- Gender
- Hindu boy name
- Nakshatra
- Revati
- Rashi
- Meena (Pisces)
- Numerology
- 4
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chalakagra mean?
Chalakagra is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy name meaning “Foremost in divine stratagem; chief of sacred ruses”.
Is Chalakagra a boy or girl name?
Chalakagra is traditionally a Hindu boy name.
Which nakshatra and rashi suit the name Chalakagra?
By the first-syllable rule of Vedic naming, Chalakagra aligns with the Revati nakshatra, under the Meena (Pisces) rashi.
What is the numerology number of Chalakagra?
The Chaldean name number of Chalakagra is 4.
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